PHYS 3201 - Introduction to Modern Physics

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LaGrange College

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Fall During the early twentieth-century, two momentous theories were proposed: the theory of relativity and the quantum theory. This course will introduce these theories and supporting experimental evidence, as well, many of the theories that were developed in the twentieth-century. Topics to be studied include: the Birth of Modern Physics, Special Relativity, Quantum Theory, Atomic Physics, General Relativity, and Cosmology. The laboratories involve experiments that explore the quantum nature of matter and energy. Prerequisites: PHYS 1102 or PHYS 2122 with a grade of C or higher, Corequisite: MATH 2223

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4.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.lagrange.edu

Phone Number:

(706) 880-8000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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